- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winfield, IL
Winfield Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Winfield Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174272004292
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 122
- students enrolled
Winfield Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, IL.
School address
District: Winfield Sd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 174272004292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174272004292 · Winfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Winfield Central School (189 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Winfield Primary School compares
Winfield Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 5.7%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Winfield Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield Sd 34, which includes Winfield Primary School.
$24,454
Per student
+34%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 21.5%
Federal 3.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Winfield Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Winfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winfield Primary School
How many students attend Winfield Primary School?
Winfield Primary School has 122 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Primary School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Winfield Primary School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Winfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield Primary School?
Winfield Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winfield Primary School rank among elementary schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winfield Sd 34?
Besides Winfield Primary School, Winfield Sd 34 also operates Winfield Central School (189 students). See the Winfield Sd 34 district page for the complete list.
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